Description
Lamp VGE T6 140 W amalgam 4P Base X – F980020AM
The VGE T6 140 W amalgam 4P Base X lamp (reference F980020AM) is a professional UV-C replacement lamp for high performance water disinfection systems.
It is designed for units that require a single ended T6 140 watt amalgam lamp with a 4 pin Base X connection and restores the original UV-C output of the
system when the existing lamp has reached the end of its service life.
Key features of the VGE 140 W amalgam lamp
- Professional VGE T6 UV-C germicidal lamp with 140 W electrical power.
- Amalgam technology for high UV-C output and stable performance over a wide temperature range.
- Single ended T6 design with 4 pin Base X connection for quick and precise replacement.
- Suitable for use in high capacity pool and water treatment UV-C reactors.
- Developed for continuous operation in demanding filtration and disinfection applications.
Technical specifications
- Brand: VGE
- Model: T6 140 W amalgam 4P Base X
- Item reference: F980020AM
- Lamp type: Single ended T6 UV-C germicidal lamp
- Nominal power: 140 W
- Technology: Amalgam low pressure UV-C
- Base type: 4 pin Base X
- Operating position: Horizontal or as specified by the UV-C reactor manufacturer
- Typical lifetime: Up to several thousand operating hours under correct conditions
- Application: Pool, pond and industrial water disinfection systems
Compatibility and application
This lamp is used in UV-C reactors that have been designed for a 140 W T6 amalgam lamp with a 4 pin Base X connection.
It is suitable as a replacement when the original lamp has the same electrical power, geometry and base type and when the
manufacturer documentation refers to the F980020AM code or equivalent.
Always compare the reference printed on the glass of your current lamp and the specifications in the manual of your UV-C unit.
Only install this lamp if the wattage, length, base type and reference match the requirements of your system. Using a lamp with
incorrect characteristics can damage the ballast or reduce disinfection performance.
Installation and safety guidelines
- Disconnect the power supply to the UV-C unit before opening the housing or touching any electrical components.
- Allow the existing lamp and quartz sleeve to cool down before removal to avoid burns or thermal shock.
- Remove the old lamp carefully from the 4 pin Base X connector without twisting the glass tube.
- Check and clean the quartz sleeve so that it is free from deposits, as these reduce UV-C transmission.
- Insert the new VGE T6 140 W amalgam lamp into the connector until it is fully seated and correctly aligned.
- Avoid touching the glass with bare fingers and use a clean cloth or gloves to prevent grease marks.
After installation, reset any lamp service timers according to the UV-C system manual so that the next maintenance interval is
correctly monitored. Replace the lamp again at the end of its rated service life even if it still lights, because the UV-C output
gradually decreases over time.
Maintenance and disposal
- Inspect the lamp and quartz sleeve during each maintenance interval for signs of wear or contamination.
- Clean the quartz sleeve with a suitable non abrasive cleaner when deposits are visible.
- Replace the lamp at the interval recommended by the UV-C unit manufacturer to maintain disinfection performance.
- Dispose of spent UV-C lamps as hazardous waste or through an approved recycling scheme and never with household waste.
Correct maintenance of the VGE T6 140 W amalgam lamp and the associated UV-C reactor ensures reliable water disinfection and helps
to protect both bathers and the installation against problems related to insufficient UV-C dose.
